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spasms

noun

Meaning

  1. A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
  2. A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
  3. A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.
  4. To produce and undergo a spasm.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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